Downing Events was founded in 1993 and operates on two main principles - To produce and manage the most successful and safe events in the country and to involve ourselves with a few select non-profit organizations and create cause-related athletic events to raise funds to benefit those in need. To achieve these ends, we have assembled the most talented, skilled team in the business to ensure flawless implementation for our clients.
As President of Downing Events, Pat brings 25 years of event management experience and expertise. During this time, he has overseen the development of some of the most successful athletic events, outdoor holiday skating rinks and outdoor summer film series in the country. For the past 20 years, he has directed the Cherry Creek Sneak in Denver, the largest 5-mile race in the country, with more than 10,000 participants. For ten years he directed the Denver Race for the Cure. Under his direction the event grew from less than 10,000 participants to more than 65,000 participants. In 2004, Pat created the Tri for the Cure, a women’s only triathlon in Denver. Since that time, the Tri for the Cure has donated over $800,000 to the local affiliate of Susan G Komen for the Cure. The Tri for the Cure is currently the largest sprint triathlon of any kind. Pat has broad experience in every aspect of event development and execution. Pat and his family reside in Littleton, Colorado.
With over 20 years experience in the event planning and hospitality
industry, Amy provides clients with a superior level of customer
service and attention to detail. Having worked at the Westin and Ritz
Carlton Hotels, as a corporate event planner for Freddie Mac, and a
freelance event planner here in Denver, Amy has developed, designed,
and implemented events of all sizes.
As an operations specialist for Downing Events Brian brings a broad background in running, walking and multi-sport events. With 12 years of experience in the Denver market he is an expert in logistics, communications, safety, permitting, course operations, course design and equipment procurement. His has fostered a strong relationship with the Denver Police Department Traffic Operations Unit, RTD, Pepsi Center, City of Denver Right of Way and the Denver Parks and Recreation Department. He negotiated and spearheaded the redesigning of the Denver Race for the Cure course more than seven times from 1998 – 2007.
Adrian possesses more than 25 years of event experience beginning with party and tent rental operations for a large regional rental company and is an expert in vendor relations, site layout, equipment procurement, event operations, sponsor activation, event electrical requirements and operations management. His previous experience includes meeting planning as well as project management of large association and corporate meetings. He has worked with sound and light production companies in the Denver area, assisted with organization of large scale events, operated his own event management business and managed meetings, concerts and private galas at the University of Denver. Adrian has played a critical role in race operations and planning for the Denver Race for the Cure. His current work encompasses project management responsibilities for large-scale athletic events and race series.
Jessi joined the Downing Group in 2006 where she is an Event Coordinator. Maintaining excellent vendor and supplier relationships, Jessi often serves as a liaison to clients. Prior to events, Jessi develops many of the necessary documents, and during an event she is an onsite liaison, where she assists clients in fulfilling their contractual obligations to sponsors.
Since 2005, Matt has provided logistical support to our event, rink and film operations. Matt is directly responsible for the creation of our successful film operations. He is an expert in equipment management, Start and Finish Line logistics and event implementation. He is also one of our key personnel ‘behind the scenes’ involved with our successful expo operations.
Amanda joined Downing Events in 2010 with 5 years experience in event management serving several Denver nonprofit organizations. Her areas of expertise include fundraising, volunteer management, constituent communications and event execution. She is passionate about raising awareness for and impacting our event’s beneficiaries and greatly enjoys connecting with participants on event day.